#542 The Best Training Split You've NEVER Tried, My Thoughts on Dr. Mike's "PhD Controversy" & More!

This week Joe answers 4 listener questions. Topics include: 1) The controversy surrounding Dr. Mike Israetel's PhD dissertation 2) The most underrated training split 3) The best program for dropping body fat 4) Who is on Joe's "Mount Rushmore" for trainers/strength coaches? *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. Important Links Team Forever Strong [FREE Trial!] Mike Israetel's PhD: The Biggest Academic Sham in Fitness?

This week Joe is solo and he's answering 4 of YOUR questions! Specific topics include: 1) Is eccentric duration important for muscle hypertrophy? (If not, is there EVER a reason to intentionally slow down the eccentric portion of the lift?) 2) What NOT to do [training-wise] if you're looking to build muscle and strength 3) Are glucose monitors beneficial for non-diabetics? Should we be concerned about "insulin spikes" when trying to drop body fat? 4) The best way to sequence exercises for joint health (on a PPL split)...And MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco's Nutritional Supplements Team Forever Strong [FREE Trial] Joe's most viral IG post Pain-Free Dip technique

This week Joe welcomes Dr. Allan Bacon to the Industrial Strength Show. Dr. Allan holds a Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland. He transitioned from a career as an oral surgeon to become a certified Bodybuilding, Powerlifting & Fitness coach. He's also a certified Nutritionist and has formulated professionally for industry-leading dietary supplement companies since 2009. You can find his published fitness articles in outlets such as Muscle & Fitness, Sci-Fit, the Alan Aragon Research Review, The Personal Trainer Development Center, and more. On today's show you'll hear Dr. Allan discus the nuanced truth about the following topics: 1) Bulking, ie, eating in excess of 500 calories over your maintenance in order to maximize hypertrophy 2) Avoiding vegetables due to their "defense chemicals" 3) Fasting for longevity 4) Time Under Tension ...and More! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Follow Dr. Allan on Instagram Dr. Allan's website Dr. Allan's YouTube channel

After a 7-year hiatus, Dr. John Rusin (Founder & CEO of Pain-Free Performance Certifications & author of "Pain-Free Performance") returns to the Industrial Strength Show...and he does NOT disappoint! This episode is jam-packed with wisdom, helpful tips, and actionable advice. Highlights from Joe & John's conversation include: What has changed in John's training (since he last spoke with Joe 7+ years ago?); What does John believe the "barrier for entry" should be to become a [professional] personal trainer?; Top 3 traits of great personal trainers; Top 2 mistakes made by new/inexperienced trainers [CLIENTS BEWARE]; Is there such a thing as a "bad exercise"?; The exercises with the highest ROI; What does a PROPER warm-up consist of?; The nuances of weight vest training [HINT: It ain't all sunshine & rainbows]; "PAIN-FREE PERFORMANCE" - WHO did John write this book for and what does he hope they take away from it...And Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com IMPORTANT LINKS FREE Preview of "Pain-Free Performance" Get the "Pain-Free Performance" certification Follow John on Instagram Magic Spoon

This week Joe welcomes Josh Bryant to the Industrial Strength Show...and he does not disappoint! Josh is a world-renowned strength coach and author. A former Strongest Man in America who benched 600 pounds raw and totaled 2294 pounds. He's also coached some of the strongest people in the world including Olympia bodybuilders, pro athletes and tactical operators. In addition, Josh has authored over a dozen best-selling books and developed personal training certification courses with ISSA - all while continuing to coach and host seminars worldwide. On today's show, you'll hear Josh discuss the nuanced aspects of building strength, muscle and speed as we age...and MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes & Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Josh's website Josh's Instagram (@jailhousestrong) Josh's YouTube channel  

Due to the popularity of last week's show, Joe decided to continue the conversation this week by revealing his "Most Underrated ACCESSORY Exercises For Each Body Part." His list includes 11(ish) exercises RARELY SEEN in commercial gyms! Specific muscle groups include: Chest, Back/Traps, Lateral Delts, Triceps, Biceps/Forearms, Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves, Abs, and Adductors. Get out your pen and paper so you can take notes...then take your physique straight to GAINSville :) *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco-brand supplements Joe D's IG Team Forever Strong Grip Globe Hand-x-Band

On this week's show Joe reveals his Top 3 "Joint-Friendly, Longevity-Based" Strength & Hypertrophy Exercises for Each Movement Pattern. His selection is based on the following criteria: 1) Technical difficulty 2) Target muscle emphasis 3) "Joint friendliness" 4) Loadability 5) Availability/Practicality. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Join Joe's email list Tactical Strength Team Forever Strong Magic Spoon

Joe kicks off this week's show by sharing a life lesson (which was inspired by a recent interaction he had at a local pharmacy). After "storytime" is over, he reads an iTunes review, gives away some free stuff and introduces today's sponsor. He then answers 4 listener questions. Specific topics include: 1) What do you currently consider to be the most humbling exercise? 2) What are your thoughts on the sled push technique popularized by HYROX, ie, full forearm/biceps contact on the poles? 3) What is the best alternative to running sprints (when you're rehabbing a sprained ankle)? 4) The most convenient & safest way to decompress your lumbar spine post-workout. *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Team Forever Strong [FREE Trial] Joe D's Instagram Manukora Honey

Joe is back from vacation and he has a lot of catching up to do with his audience! He spends the first half of the show sharing stories from his recent vacation in Arizona. He then answers 5 listener questions. TOPICS INCLUDE: 1) Is Manukora Honey worth the price? 2) What should you do if you still have DOMS on a scheduled training day? 3) Is taking more than 5 grams of creatine a day beneficial? 4) What training modifications should be made when dealing with golfer's/tennis elbow? 5) What are the most common practices that destroy gains AFTER leaving the gym? *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Tactical Strength Joe D's instagram Manukora Honey

Joe kicks off this week's show with a few important announcements before getting into this week's main show topic. In honor of the 2025 CrossFit Games taking place this weekend, a listener asked Joe what his "CrossFit done right" would look like. More specifically, if Joe were asked to re-start CrossFit from scratch, what exercises would he include and why? This is a fun show that's sure to spark some interesting opinions and debate. Give it a listen and then let us know YOUR thoughts! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco-brand supplements @defrancosgym Instagram TACTICAL STRENGTH [New program!]